Paralegal Job at Kaishian & Mortazavi LLC, Brooklyn, NY

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  • Kaishian & Mortazavi LLC
  • Brooklyn, NY

Job Description

Kaishian & Mortazavi LLC is hiring a full-time paralegal to join our team! K&M is a boutique civil rights firm located in Brooklyn handling issues related to civil rights violations and personal injury across New York City. K&M is seeking a paralegal familiar with Federal and New York State civil court procedures and deadlines, case management, and legal writing to join our dedicated team. Please see details below, and submit your application directly to Hiring@KaishianLaw.com in accordance with the instructions at the bottom of this posting.

Responsibilities

  • Draft, review, and file routine legal documents
  • Proofread and file documents prepared by attorneys
  • Create and maintain case files in collaboration with attorneys and staff
  • Facilitate the meeting of case deadlines by tracking due dates and providing timely reminders
  • Conduct legal research
  • Assist in preparing deposition materials, exhibits, and trial binders
  • Demonstrate proactive problem solving and case management skills
  • Provide clients with basic information such as procedural status updates if requested (all legal questions and substantive discussions handled by attorneys)
  • See all tasks through to completion, including by delegating related assignments to appropriate team members and by following up with clients/parties/providers as necessary

Requirements

  • Familiarity with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure required
  • Legal writing experience required
  • Legal research experience required
  • PACER and NYSCEF filing experience required
  • Must be self-motivated to identify and complete tasks, and to recognize when assistance is needed from attorneys or other staff to do so
  • Must be an effective communicator
  • NYS Notary license required OR must satisfy licensing requirements within 45 days of hiring (associated costs, including testing, licensing, and renewal fees, to be covered by firm)

Preferred Skills

  • 2+ years experience as a paralegal strongly preferred
  • Experience with tracking billable time preferred (for Federal matter purposes; position has no monthly billable minimum)
  • E.D.N.Y. and/or S.D.N.Y. experience preferred
  • Experience with remote Case Management Systems preferred

Benefits and Other Information

  • Hours are 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM, with extended hours limited to trial and specific time-sensitive tasks
  • Salary is commensurate with experience, with a base range of $80k-$90k
  • Two weeks (14 days) of paid time off and one week (7 days) paid sick time
  • All Federal holidays off, plus additional scheduled days off annually
  • Hybrid work-from-home schedule available after 30 days of demonstrated efficacy
  • Metrocard or equivalent applicable transit benefits provided
  • Position eligible for mid-year and annual performance-based bonuses
  • Office located in DUMBO/Downtown Brooklyn
  • Anticipated start date March 2025

If you believe you might be a good fit for this position, please submit 1) cover letter, 2) resume, and 3) writing sample (less than 10 pages preferred) in PDF form to HIRING@KAISHIANLAW.COM . References to be requested in advance of second interview, if applicable.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Work from home,

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